2011-12 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PLANNING GUIDE
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOLLOW THROUGH AWARDS
[ ] Free Application for Federal Student Best if submitted by Feb  May apply online: www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Aid (FAFSA) 15th. Use income tax  Include UAF school code 001063 $_____________
return for 2010 to  If you have any difficulty with the online process, call Pell Grant
Serves as application for Pell Grant, complete FAFSA.  1-800-433-3243.
student loans and other aid. Used by tribal  If corrections are required, follow their instructions carefully. $_____________
scholarship agencies to determine your Date sent ____________ Work Study
financial need.
[ ] Applications for tribal government Deadlines and  New Students-submit complete application to your tribal
scholarships and grants. supporting documents employment/education office.
vary by agency.  Continuing students-send letter of intent to tribal office and follow $______________
Contact the village council office in which their requirements for continued funding status. Send them a copy Scholarship or Grant
you are an enrolled tribal member and Date sent___________ of your grades at the end of each semester.
request application.
[ ] Other Scholarship Sources: UAF deadline: Feb 15th  Prepare applications neatly, preferably typed.
Regional and Village Corporations UA deadline: Feb 15th  Have at least three current letters of recommendation ready to $______________( )
University of Alaska Foundation include with applications. $______________( )
Regional CDQ Other deadlines vary by  Have a personal goals essay drafted on a word processor that you $______________( )
Local School District each source but are can tailor to each specific scholarship. $______________( )
Tribal Health Organization generally early in the  Develop a resume or list of extra-curricular activities. $______________( )
Private Scholarships year. Check regularly  UA and UAF Foundation scholarships online applications:
Regional or Local Utility Company with your school http://www.uaf.edu/finaid/types/index.html
Local Civic Organizations counselor office for  UAF Admissions scholarships for new students see
posted announcements. http://www.uaf.edu/finaid/types/index.html
[ ] AlaskAdvantage Loans (includes Apply as soon after Jan 1  See the website http://www.uaf.edu/finaid/applyonline.html .
Teacher Scholarship Loan if nominated by as your FAFSA is  To apply for loan offerings students must complete the 2011-12
rural school district). Alaskan Students: completed and at least 6 FAFSA. $______________
This is a collection of federal & state weeks prior to school  The interest rates are set in July of each year. Loans available for Student Loan(s)
education loans at lower interest rates. attendance. individual students and parent/family loans for student.
Available to Alaska residents for The former Alaska Student Loan program has expanded to be both a
vocational and college studies. federal student loan lender as well as Alaska supplemental education
loan lender.
[ ] Part-time Employment Most colleges offer  At UAF, see student employment opportunities online at
student employment https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.j $______________
opportunities on campus. sp?time=1192742509976
[ ] Savings and Summer Earnings Plan on having money  Plan out a budget for the academic year. Make your best
available to cover extra predictions about financial aid you may receive and compare that $______________Savings
expenses such as travel, with the expected costs of tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, books, $______________Summer
books, personal travel and personal spending needs.
spending, etc. $______________Family $
Prepared by: Rural Student Services University of Alaska Fairbanks PO Box 756320 Fairbanks, AK 99775 February 2011